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Ian Wright spells out his Leeds United 'worry' after Aston Villa defeat

Ian Wright is concerned by Leeds United's recent run of form, after Jesse Marsch's men have registered just two wins in their last 17 games in all competitions.

Leeds succumbed to a ninth defeat of the season in the Premier League, as they lost 2-1 against Aston Villa under the lights on Friday night at Villa Park.

The Whites are now winless in five league games, and a further seven across all competitions. Former Arsenal marksman Wright has highlighted the importance of picking up results, after another auspicious performance ended in defeat.

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"Martinez is a World Cup-winning goalkeeper and he showed that today [Friday]," Wright told BBC Match of the Day. "I think you listen to Jesse Marsch, it did feel like a rousing rally call

"But Leeds if they carry on playing like that, but you have to get something. They've only won two of their last 15 so that's a worry."

Leon Bailey opened the scoring inside three minutes for Villa, before Emi Buendia doubled their advantage just after the hour-mark.

Leeds forced Emi Martinez into a number of saves, and pulled one back through Patrick Bamford seven minutes from time. However, the Whites were unable to replicate their comeback heroics against Cardiff City, and failed to find a leveller.

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